Description
Krispy Kreme-inspired donuts deliver sweet, pillowy perfection from home kitchens. Glazed rings promise indulgent comfort, drawing memories of classic bakery treats you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (0.25 ounces) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water (110°F)
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
Liquid and Fat Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Sweet Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Activate yeast in lukewarm liquid, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for approximately 5 minutes.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, stirring until a cohesive, soft dough develops.
- Gently knead the dough on a lightly floured surface, working it until smooth and elastic, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Place dough in a greased container, cover with a damp cloth, and allow to rise in a warm environment until doubled in size, roughly 1 hour.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll out to a uniform 1/2-inch thickness on a floured workspace.
- Use circular cutters to shape doughnuts, creating classic ring shapes with a central hole.
- Allow shaped doughnuts to proof for an additional 30 minutes, becoming puffy and light.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to precisely 350°F.
- Carefully lower doughnuts into hot oil, frying each side until achieving a rich golden-brown color, approximately 45-60 seconds per side.
- Remove doughnuts using a slotted spoon, draining excess oil on absorbent paper towels.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth and slightly translucent.
- Dip warm doughnuts into glaze, allowing excess to drip off, then place on a wire rack to set.
Notes
- Ensure water temperature for yeast is precisely between 105-110°F to activate without killing the microorganisms.
- Proofing environment matters: place dough in warm, draft-free area like inside a turned-off oven with light on for consistent rising.
- Use a deep, heavy-bottomed pot for frying to maintain consistent oil temperature and prevent burning.
- Gluten-free alternative: substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend for celiac-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg